At least 25 people have lost their lives after intense rainfall triggered severe flooding in Afghanistan, leading to the collapse of numerous buildings.
Over the past two days, 32 people have also been injured, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which warned on Monday, March 30, that the threat of further bad weather remains high.
An NDMA official reported that 22 fatalities, 32 injuries, and damage to 241 homes were recorded across 13 provinces due to floods and other weather-related incidents.
The worst-affected areas include central and eastern provinces such as Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Daykundi, and Logar, where heavy downpours caused flash floods that destroyed homes, particularly in rural and mountainous regions.
Authorities said conditions in several parts of the country remain unstable, with more rainfall and flooding expected. The situation is further complicated by reduced international aid following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, which has weakened the country’s ability to respond effectively.
Afghanistan is already highly vulnerable to natural disasters, and the United Nations ranks it among the nations most at risk from climate change.
A November report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) revealed that floods, earthquakes, and drought destroyed around 8,000 homes in 2025 alone, pushing public services beyond their capacity.
Rescue efforts are currently underway to assist those affected.
